Viader

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.220 ratings

9.26 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck

Top Notes For

8.5

1997

1997

Mar 28th, 2014

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.6

Still sporting beautiful sweet fruit forest floor and leather.

Still sporting beautiful sweet fruit forest floor and leather.

Jun 1st, 2013

9.5

Jan. 2016...with the beautiful Delia Viader in the background!

Jan. 2016...with the beautiful Delia Viader in the background!

Apr 9th, 2016

9.0

Light brick red. Molasses on nose some volatile acidity. Not oxidized but Burt marshmallow. Mouth has violets medium to long finish still plenty of life left. More time open. Mouth has turned cocoa more plum black fruit on nose. Certainly develops with air.

Light brick red. Molasses on nose some volatile acidity. Not oxidized but Burt marshmallow. Mouth has violets medium to long finish still plenty of life left. More time open. Mouth has turned cocoa more plum black fruit on nose. Certainly develops with air.

Oct 2nd, 2015

9.4

Needed 45 min of decanting before it opened up...then wow! Still a beautiful wine!!!

Needed 45 min of decanting before it opened up...then wow! Still a beautiful wine!!!

Mar 29th, 2015

8.8

1997 vintage was probably their zenith

1997 vintage was probably their zenith

Jun 29th, 2013

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.0

Will had this 7 years ago

Will had this 7 years ago

Mar 4th, 2017

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

9.5

Colin had this 8 years ago

Colin had this 8 years ago

Sep 1st, 2016

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.4

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

Jan 22nd, 2015

9.3

Justin had this 10 years ago

Justin had this 10 years ago

Mar 28th, 2014